Historical Accounts of Wuchereria bancrofti Infections
This article presents brief historical accounts of the disease caused by Wuchereria bancrofti or lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as …
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Legionnaires’ Disease: Things To Know
Legionnares’ Disease is considered fatal if not diagnosed early and treated with the right antibiotics. Strong immunity is highly important to combat …
Continue ReadingThe Morphology and Biology of Wuchereria bancrofti
This article will discuss relevant information about the morphology and biology of the parasite that cause elephantiasis: Wuchereria bancrofti
Continue ReadingThings To Know About The Parasitic Trematode: Alaria americana
Alaria americana is a trematode that has the ability to cause enteritis (infection of intestine) in canids (e.g. dogs, foxes, coyotes etc.) but less …
Continue ReadingThings To Know About the Trematode: Uvulifer ambloplitis
Uvulifer ambloplitis is a common parasite of fishes and kingfishers. Infected fishes exhibit black spots in their skins making them unsafe to eat by …
Continue ReadingThe Flu Vaccine isn’t always Effective: Do you Still Need It?
The flu vaccine might not be 100% effective every year, but there’s no doubt that it does help reduce your chances of getting flu. Should you get the …
Continue ReadingEpstein Barr Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Risks, and Treatments for this Viral Infection
Epstein Barr’s Disease is a chronic fatigue syndrome, often misdiagnosed or dismissed by many in the medical community as common stress. These are the …
Continue ReadingFacts About Crohn’s Disease
Information about Crohn’s Disease, its treatments and prognosis.
Continue ReadingFacts About Viral Pneumonia
Viral pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung caused by a virus. These are the facts you need to know about Viral Pneumonia.
Continue ReadingHistory of Vaccination
The word vaccination is a fairly new invention, but the practice itself is much older.
Continue ReadingTypes of Liver Diseases
The liver is one of the most significant organs in our bodies controlling many vital functions. Because of this central role, the liver is also …
Continue ReadingHow Vaccination Works
The development of vaccination has helped eradicate some of the world’s deadliest diseases. So how does it work?
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